13. Using the Configurator
Configurator software can be used like an alternative of the power controller’s keypad and set the advanced
features not available via the power controller’s onboard user interface.
Here will explain how use it.
13.1 Typical Uses
The software may be used during commissioning to:
• set internal parameter do determine how the power controller operates and performs;
• save and restore a setup, copy or clone one power controller to another;
• on a day-to-day basis to monitor operation and power usage;
• to examine performance in more detail to determine if any corrective actions are needed.
13.2 Communicating with Power Controllers
When commissioning the power controller, may be useful to connect via the USB port located below the
control panel’s display a computer, is so possible configure and examine the settings of controller.
The controller’s electronics is powered vis USB cable, so is possible inspect it before applying power.
NOTE!
the power of the USB port is limited and not designed to power industrial cards, so it manages
to feed only the essential parts of the electronics. For complete control, you need to power up the
auxiliaries of the power controller.
13.3 Recipes
A recipe is a file that store the settings of power controller internal parameter.
Is used to save a power controller configuration or restore an existing configuration in a power controller.
13.3.1 Upload a recipe
A recipe is created using upload function Configurator software and saving it as a file on the computer.
13.3.2 Download a recipe
An existing recipe can be download to a power controller using download function in Configurator software
13.4 How To
Here it is described step-by-step the procedures for common task.
13.4.1 Install and communication with the power controller
Procedure to install the Configurator:
1) Locate the installer:
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2) Double-click on the installer program to start installation.
3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
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